About Hope RISING Clinic and Wonderland Child & Family Services

Hope RISING Clinic is a division of Wonderland Child & Family Services which is a multi-program agency serving children from birth through age 12 with developmental delays, disabilities, and prenatal substance exposure. Founded 50 years ago, Wonderland’s mission is to provide a strong and equitable foundation for children and their families with diverse needs and abilities to flourish through therapy, education, advocacy, and resources. We reach hundreds of families every month through Early Childhood Programs & Services and Hope RISING Clinic for Prenatal Substance Exposure. Our direct service providers are uniquely trained to provide trauma- and FASD-informed care.

About the Position

Wonderland Child & Family Services is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our innovative, transdisciplinary team at Hope Rising Clinic (HRC). This unique role integrates pediatric occupational therapy with a strong mental health and neurobehavioral lens, serving children ages 3–12 with prenatal substance exposure (PSE) and their caregivers.

At HRC, you’ll be part of a nationally recognized model that blends direct therapy, caregiver coaching, and structured education to create meaningful, lasting change for families. Services are provided both in our Bothell clinic and via telehealth, allowing for flexibility and broader impact.

Pay and Benefits:

• This is a full-time, hybrid position with a starting salary range of $87,000 - $107,000 and a $2000 hiring bonus
• Role is expected to be 25% remote/75% in-person, subject to change based on family and agency need
• Health, vision, dental, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off starts accruing at 18 days per year
• Nine paid holidays that are separate from your Paid Time Off bank
• Paid winter closure the last week of the year from December 25th through January 1st
• Paid two-day summer closure in August
• Wellness and cell phone reimbursement allotment
• Training and continuing education
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Annual pay increases

Note: Benefits are available to employees working at least 20 hours per week and costs vary by FTE.

Why This Role is Unique

This is not a traditional OT role. At Hope Rising Clinic, you’ll:

• Work at the intersection of occupational therapy and mental health
• Partner deeply with caregivers as agents of change
• Be trained in specialized, cutting-edge approaches to PSE
• Join a mission-driven team shaping a national model of care

Clinical Services

• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy focused on emotion regulation and executive functioning, sensory processing, strengthening caregiver-child attachment
• Deliver services using a neurobehavioral, brain-based approach emphasizing accommodation and support
• Implement structured, evidence-based models (training provided), including caregiver coaching and therapeutic play approaches
• Work directly with both children and caregivers to maximize outcomes
• Facilitate a 10 session Caregiver Education Program, introducing families to PSE and the neurobehavioral framework
• Co-facilitating social skills groups, supporting both child and caregiver

Assessment & Care Planning

• Participate in multidisciplinary intake assessments
• Collaborate with team members and caregivers to develop individualized goals and treatment plans
• Track progress and update functional outcomes

Collaboration & Consultation

• Actively participate in a transdisciplinary team
• Serve as a liaison with medical providers, schools, and community partners
• Provide consultation, coaching, and occasional trainings for staff and caregivers

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and reports
• Manage scheduling and caseload responsibilities
• Attend team meetings and contribute to clinic initiatives
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• Current Washington State OT license
• Minimum one year of experience working with children and families
• Strong interest in prenatal substance exposure and neurobehavioral approaches
• Ability to provide services in-person and via telehealth
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Commitment to trauma-informed care, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to pass and maintain required background checks
• Understanding of mandatory reporting responsibilities
• Commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contributing to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging
• A mental health lens and desire to work on emotional and arousal regulation
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing trauma-informed care services to families and children
• Knowledge and experience providing parent/caregiver coaching and education
• Bilingual preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The employee is regularly required to walk; use hands; balance; bend; twist; reach. May be required to sit, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl. At times, this position may lift items up to 30 pounds. While performing this job's duties, the employee will be in an office environment and their home. Daily use of a computer required for documentation, online meetings, and tele-therapy.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Wonderland Child & Family Services believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to adjust the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the agency.

Wonderland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wonderland values diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences. We endeavor to provide all employees and families we serve with equitable, meaningful, and engaging opportunities to thrive and have a sense of belonging.

We look forward to hearing from you!